Practice area

Criminal Law

Defence and representation in criminal matters — from arrest, bail and plea to trial, sentencing and appeal — before the Magistrates' Courts and the High Court.

Being arrested, charged or summoned by the police is frightening, and what happens in the first hours often shapes the whole case. We act quickly to protect your rights, seek your release on bond or bail, and build a strong defence.

We represent individuals, businesses and public officers in criminal matters before the Magistrates' Courts and the High Court. We also act for complainants and victims who want their interests heard in the process.

Your rights on arrest

The Constitution of Kenya protects every arrested person. Under Article 49 you have the right to be told promptly why you are being held, to remain silent, to communicate with an advocate, and to be brought before a court within 24 hours. You also have the right to be released on bond or bail, on reasonable conditions, unless there are compelling reasons not to release you.

Preparation wins criminal cases

We test the prosecution's evidence carefully — from witness statements to how exhibits were collected and handled — and prepare every hearing thoroughly. Where the evidence is strong, we give honest advice on plea agreements and present strong mitigation.

Discreet and responsive

Criminal matters are sensitive. We handle every case in strict confidence and stay reachable when you need us most, including at the police station.

How we help

Our services

Police interviews, statements and anticipatory bail
Bail and bond applications
Plea agreements and trial defence
Traffic and road offences
Economic crimes and anti-corruption cases
Mitigation and sentencing
Criminal appeals and revisions
Watching briefs and private prosecutions for victims

FAQs

Common questions

Stay calm, do not resist, and ask to speak to an advocate. You have the right to remain silent and to be told why you are being held. Call us as early as possible — ideally before you write or sign any statement.

Under Article 49 of the Constitution, an arrested person must be brought before a court as soon as reasonably possible, and not later than 24 hours after arrest. If the 24 hours end outside ordinary court hours, or on a day that is not an ordinary court day, the person must be brought before court by the end of the next court day.

Every arrested person has a constitutional right to be released on bond or bail, on reasonable conditions, pending a charge or trial — unless there are compelling reasons not to release them. The court decides each application on its facts, so a well-prepared bail application matters.

Yes. Under the Victim Protection Act, a victim's views and concerns can be presented at appropriate stages of the trial, usually through an advocate holding a watching brief.

Yes. An appeal from the Magistrates' Courts goes to the High Court and should generally be filed within 14 days of the sentence, although the court can allow a late appeal for good cause.

This page gives general information, not legal advice. Every matter is different — contact us for advice on your situation.